Zhang Yuping is a hardworking student. As soon as she heard there was even more comprehensive material available for monthly exam review, her eyes lit up and she turned to Chen Zixue, saying, "Quick! Quick! Lend me that one! I need it!" Chen Zixue had been waiting for just this moment—when Zhang, the beautiful girl, said those words. Ha! What a stroke of luck! Your girl is now mine. Today’s fortune is truly outstanding—I’ve just picked up a beautiful girl and found a solid breakthrough. My academic performance is top-notch—many girls I’ve been with admire my talent. I’m widely recognized as the most handsome student at Kyoto University. As for Zhou Chao, honestly, if it weren’t for his father being the mayor of Hanhai City, I’d never have given him a second glance. Thus, a curious scene unfolds: Gao Liang holds onto Chen Yuting, while Chen Zixue and Zhang Yuping walk toward the library one after the other. Gao Liang only releases Chen Yuting once Zhang Yuping has moved far ahead.
Chen Yuting clearly sensed that both parties were performing—they genuinely cared for each other, yet neither was willing to face down and admit fault. Gao Liang watched Chen Zixue and Zhang Yuping walk together, and suddenly found his grip on his own hand weakening. Chen Yuting knew that in Gao Liang’s heart, Zhang Yuping’s position was irreplaceable. "Boss! Look!" The three close friends handed Gao Liang the item that Zhang Yuping had accidentally left behind, feeling especially pleased since Gao Liang and Chen Yuting were standing apart—so they hadn’t witnessed the scene just now. The three friends had searched the entire campus, nearly losing their way, before they happened upon Gao Liang and Chen Yuting together. Gao Liang examined the document—it was a list of tutoring assignments—and his expression grew serious. He turned to the three friends, shouting, "Where did this come from?" Seeing Gao Liang angry, the three friends quickly explained. Only then did Gao Liang understand the reason behind Zhang Yuping’s off-campus living arrangement, and he calmed down. He then asked the three friends, "Now what?"
"Three of the less-than-ideal friends chimed in: 'What can we do? We've already called—those places are far from the school! Our sister-in-law is working so hard to earn money through tutoring—how can we possibly manage that?'
'You keep bringing up our sister-in-law! I'm asking you—what are we supposed to do?' Gao Liang emphasized his point.
'Oh?' The three friends scratched their heads, still puzzled by the elder's meaning.
'We only have three days until we move into our new rental home. I think we should focus on figuring out where we'll settle. Money isn't an issue—what matters is that I need all of you to find a good place for us to settle in!' Gao Liang finally clarified. The three friends immediately cheered, clapped their hands, and said, 'Brother! Today, we've been out exploring, and we've discovered a hotel that's about to be transferred!'
"Fat pig Deng immediately handed over a document—introducing the hotel's location. But Modest Yang shook his head and said, 'The hotel we're considering to transfer is still fully operational and offers very affordable rental rates. I think we can move there to stay for ten to fifteen days, and then make our final decision once the hotel officially changes hands!' 'Yes, the brothers are practicing right behind the hotel's park—perfect for training! It's all-in-one: food, accommodation, and exercise. That's really great! Just not suitable for long-term stays!' Soft-wired Wu was both excited and a bit disappointed. 'Come with me!' Gao Liang ordered. Chen Yuting wanted to leave Gao Liang, but Gao Liang firmly pulled her aside and said, 'You've arrived! Now you have something to do!' Gao Liang then led his group of Wind and Fire Hall brothers off.
Dream Pearl Hotel, located just three subway stops from Kyoto University, sits right in the bustling Yuhua Street. When Gao Liang and his brothers from Fenghuo Hall walked in with confidence, the hotel's general manager, Wu, was just there to greet them. After learning their purpose, Wu shook his head in disbelief, saying, "Just now, a customer paid a deposit and plans to lease the building for the long term—official signing will take place tomorrow!" The three friends, completely unprepared, immediately pulled Gao Liang's hand and started heading out.
"Yet, Hao Liang only gave them a gentle smile and then turned to Wu Manager and asked, 'Wu Manager, what's the annual rental rate approximately?'
'2 million! 2 million!' Wu Manager exclaimed immediately. But upon seeing Hao Liang and his team dressed like students, he shook his head and said, 'Well, let's just say I didn't say anything at all!'
With that, Wu Manager turned to attend another guest.
However, the very guest who heard the figure of 2 million had already been so startled that his legs were trembling—repeatedly waving his hands and hurrying away, saying, 'I have urgent matters at my company that require immediate attention!'
'You go ahead!' said a security guard at the hotel, who had been rather indifferent since Hao Liang and his team arrived.
'Wu Manager! I have 2 million here!' Hao Liang said, then gestured for Chen Yuting to present the China Industrial and Commercial Bank UnionPay card. After Wu Manager verified the card at the payment terminal, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he smiled politely, saying, 'Ah, a distinguished guest! A distinguished guest! Mr. Gao, truly honored!'
"Really sorry for the inconvenience just now! I truly apologize!" said High Bright, immediately turning to the snobbish security guard beside him and shouting, "You must have your eyes on the back of your head! Get moving—please rush to arrange for our most honored guests to be seated in the second-floor private dining room!" "Oh! Oh!" the security guard nodded enthusiastically, quickly rushing off to assist with the others.
Wu manager shook hands tightly with Gao Liang, while the three close friends and a group of Fenghuo Hall colleagues clapped and cheered. The successful transfer of Mengzhu Hotel provided Gao Liang and his Fenghuo Hall colleagues with a solid foothold in Jingzhou city. Yet Gao Liang knew that, under the original circumstances of poor operations and inadequate management, he had to completely restructure the hotel—emphasizing management and making sustained efforts in operations. "Yuting, this hotel urgently needs staff. Please keep all the original employees on board! Pay them twice their original salaries to boost their work enthusiasm!" Gao Liang instructed Chen Yuting.